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Ohio PTA Health, Welfare, and Safety Monthly F.Y.I.

OCTOBER 2013

For local PTA leaders and other interested parties who want to know about the latest trends, events, and activities concerning HWS issues involving our children and youth.

Tweens: 5 Jedi Mind Tricks for Moms

Sometimes we parents dont have the desire or the time to have a full-on contest of wills with our children to get everyday things done. So how do you gain their cooperation without constant threatening and cajoling? By making them think they want to do what you need them to do. In Star Wars, these tactics were known as Jedi Mind Tricks. Here are a few you can try with your crew. And may the Jedi Mom Force [video] be with you...Read more... http://www.imom.com/parent ing/tweens/parenting/training /5-jedi-mind-tricks-for-moms/

Know! The Challenges and Changes of Middle School

So the first day of middle school has come and gone. While your childs initial fears of navigating the hallways, using the combination lock and finding someone to sit with at lunch may be officially behind her, it doesnt mean shes got a peaceful, easy feeling about the rest of her middle school experience. And as a parent, you must know, this is only the beginning. Read more... https://www.drugfreeactional liance.org/know-challengeschanges

Nearly 8,000 youth ages 12 to 17 drink alcohol for the first time each day. Smokeless tobacco use is on the rise among boys ages 12 - 17. 1 in 5 teens abuse prescription medications not prescribed to them. Alcohol abuse contributes to the deaths of 1,700 college students each year. 43 percent of 12th graders report having used marijuana. Underage drinkers account for 21.1 percent of all alcohol consumed in Ohio. 76 percent of Ohio students 9 -12 have consumed alcohol. More 8th graders have tried inhalants than any other illicit drug. Annually, 2,500 Ohioans ages 12 to 20 are admitted for alcohol treatment. 15 percent of 8th graders report having used marijuana.

Source: www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/

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Teens' use of e-cigarettes doubles in a year: CDC

http://healthyliving.msn.com/healthwellness/teens-use-of-e-cigarettesdoubles-in-a-year-cdc-1#scpshrjmd

http://teen.smokefree.gov/
Findings From Teen Dating Study Available _______________________________ Technology, Teen Dating Violence and Abuse, and Bullying (NCJ 243296, 198 pp.) presents findings showing that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teenagers are at much greater risk of dating abuse than their heterosexual counterparts. It also reports that transgender teens are especially vulnerable to abuse. (NIJ) Health Insurance: A key ingredient to school success The school year means getting a lot of things in order schedules, supplies, appointments, and activities. Dont forget putting one of the most important things on the list health insurance. Students are better able to excel when they have the health care services they need so now is a great time to visit http://www.HealthCare.gov and learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mar_4BWhEgs

________________________________ Teaching kids: how teeth grow, the good and bad bacteria that grows inside a mouth, and what to do to keep teeth healthy. How Teeth Grow What Keeps Your Mouth Healthy? What Lives Inside Your Mouth?

As the 2013 NFL season kicks off, welcome back to school and the fall sports season! The National Football League (NFL) has partnered with National PTA to launch the Back to Sports initiative, which helps PTAs across the country educate their communities on wellnessfrom concussion prevention and detection to NFL PLAY 60 tips on nutrition and youth physical activity.
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